check before: 2026-03-02
Product:
Intune, Windows, Windows 365, Windows Autopatch
Platform:
Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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If you're looking for prescriptive guidance help you confidently configure, manage, and support Windows across your organization, mark your calendars for Microsoft Technical Takeoff 2026. Taking place on the first four Mondays in March, this free event offers technical deep dives, AMAs, and feedback sessions-all supported by live Q&A with the teams behind the features.
Sessions will cover the latest Windows 11 security features, Windows 365 business‑continuity improvements, Secure Boot certificate updates, Windows Autopatch reporting, and onboarding experiences that help users get productive faster. You'll also see deep dives on NTLM removal, hotpatch updates, resiliency, and other real‑world scenarios designed to help you deploy, secure, troubleshoot, and optimize Windows at scale.
When will this happen:
Sessions will take place from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time on March 2, 9, 16, and 23. All sessions will be recorded and available on demand on the Microsoft Tech Community.
Note: Because of Daylight Saving Time in the U.S., sessions on March 2 will start at 3:00 PM UTC while sessions on March 9, 16, and 23 will start at 2:00 PM UTC.
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Created:
2026-02-04
updated:
2026-02-04
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summary for non-techies**
The Microsoft Technical Takeoff 2026 offers IT professionals workshops on managing Windows systems, covering topics like Windows 11 security features, Windows 365 improvements, Secure Boot certificate updates, Windows Autopatch, NTLM removal, and hotpatch updates, with sessions available on demand.
Direct effects for Operations**
Windows 11 Security Features Implementation
Without proper preparation, the implementation of new Windows 11 security features may lead to system incompatibilities, resulting in downtime or degraded performance for users.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/tune-in-skill-up-windows-at-tech-takeoff-2026/4490918
Windows Autopatch Reporting
If changes to Windows Autopatch reporting are made without adequate preparation, it could lead to inaccurate reporting and monitoring, causing delays in patch management and potential security vulnerabilities.
- roles: IT Administrators, Security Officers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/techcommunitylive/microsoft-technical-takeoff-2026-windows--intune/4490614
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